What the vulnerability does
01Description
The The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the prepare_items function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Hack Repair Guy's Plugin Archiver versions 2.0.4 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privileged users to read and write arbitrary files on the server. An attacker with administrative access can bypass file system restrictions and access sensitive data or modify critical files outside the intended directory.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read and write arbitrary files on the server outside the plugin's intended directory.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account can expose sensitive files or modify core site files, potentially leading to data breach or site takeover.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level administrative privileges on the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 12, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
